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Big irrigation plan moves forward in Burnt River valley
Upper Burnt River valley farmers unite to form an irrigation district using a reservoir site above the Hardman ranch to store flood waters and coordinate ditch systems. Engineers assess capacity, with meetings planned to bond farms and fund the project as Willow River Irrigation expands its use of Burnt River water.
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Burnt River Valley
Oregon
Unity Country
Lake Hardman
Willow Rier Irrigation Company
Malheur
Burnt River
Malheur County
Cato Johns
Sumpter
Hardman Ranch